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Lead Technician, Composites

United States

About Otto Aviation  

OTTO is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, designed for sustainability through the innovative use of advanced super-laminar aerodynamics and high-precision, net-shaped composites. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance.  

 About the Role 

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Factory Simulation Engineer to support the modeling, simulation, and optimization of our aircraft production environment using Dassault Systèmes DELMIA within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our factory layout, resource allocation, and process flows are digitally validated and aligned to operational targets before physical implementation. 

The ideal candidate has a background in Industrial Engineering, experience with discrete-event or 3D simulation tools, and is excited to help design a next-generation aerospace factory from the ground up. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Develop and maintain digital factory models using DELMIA to simulate production flow, resource utilization, takt time, and workstation loading 
  • Work with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, IE, Facilities, and Design Engineering) to translate product and process data into simulation-ready workflows 
  • Evaluate line balancing, labor planning, and material flow efficiency to optimize plant layout and reduce bottlenecks 
  • Conduct "what-if" analysis to inform key facility decisions such as equipment placement, cell design, and takt scenarios 
  • Provide visual work instructions, operator simulation, and digital build validation for station-by-station production planning 
  • Support parametric facility planning, helping align space, infrastructure, and labor to support rate targets and production forecasts 
  • Generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings and support capital decision-making 
  • Collaborate with the Digital Thread team to maintain traceability between MBOM, process plan, and plant simulation 
  • Continuously refine simulation models as designs, layouts, and schedules evolve 

 Who You Are 

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field 

Experience 

  • 1–5 years of relevant experience in factory simulation, digital manufacturing, or industrial engineering 
  • Hands-on experience with 3DEXPERIENCE / DELMIA, particularly Process Engineer, Plant Simulation, or Robotics modules 
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret MBOMs, process plans, layout drawings, and ERP/MES data 
  • Working knowledge of lean principles, takt time planning, and value stream mapping 
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills to coordinate across functions 

Preferred Experience: 

  • Experience supporting factory launch or greenfield site development 
  • Familiarity with discrete-event simulation, ergonomic analysis, and layout optimization tools 
  • Exposure to aircraft assembly, composite manufacturing, or highly complex production environments 
  • Ability to work within iterative design-build cycles and fast-paced development timelines 

Where You'll Be  

Otto Aviation is currently a remote workplace culture, with plans to secure a permanent headquarters for our corporate office in the next 2-3 years.   

  **This role will be remote, with travel 1 week per month to our temporary headquarters in Ft Worth, TX, then on-site at our new location in Jacksonville, FL in the next 1-2 years

  Benefits  

Otto Aviation provides a robust benefits package that includes competitive salaries, subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) opportunities, paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability and additional term life, with 15 paid days off, 15 paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.  

 Otto Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer   

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our hiring process. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We believe that a diverse team brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and greater success. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.  

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